[L_226]

> The main difference between Waze and Google Maps is that Waze uses real time traffic data.

Do you mean that Waze uses real time data provided by 3rd parties? Because I have always had the understanding that Gmaps uses location and telemetry data from (the Google maps) mobile apps to determine traffic conditions in near real time.

[roelschroeven]

Waze uses, at the very least, data from people who use Waze. But I suppose Waze also uses the location data Google gets from Android phones. And vice-versa.

[simplesleeper]

I don't know what happens under their hood, but I know for sure they source some data from third parties. Makes sense to, considering TfL provides a lot of data - e.g. live bus times etc

[masklinn]

I expect what they mean is Waze uses real-time traffic data for routing. Google Maps displays traffic conditions but I don't remember that impacting the routing it gives you. Last time I used it, it just marked road sections as high-traffic but didn't truly re-route around on the fly.

[nradov]

Google maps re-routes around traffic on the fly and has done so for many years. It shows you the option and then you have to tap to confirm.

[saltminer]

In my experience it's tap to decline the rerouting, not tap to confirm.